Reynette of Koblenz

Reynette was a moneylender and an example of successful Jewish women who had become prosperous in the field of finances in medieval Europe, especially in England, France, Spain and Germany.

Reynette was active as moneylender who lived in 14th century Germany. Initially she worked with her first husband Leo from whom she learned profession, and later, while she was widow and during her second marriage to Moses Bonenfant, she became very proficient and successful. Eventually, Reynette surpassed both her husbands in the skillfulness and the range of financial dealings.

Her most successful year was 1372, when she raised the exceptional sum of 8,000 guldens to meet the demands of the Andernacher city fathers.